Ian David David Sinclair

Background

Sinclair, Ian David was born on December 27, 1913 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of John David and Lillian (Matheson) Sinclair.

Education

Bachelor in Economics, Wesley College, University Manitoba, 1937. Doctor of Laws, Wesley College, University Manitoba, 1967. Bachelor of Laws, Manitoba Law School, 1941.

Honorary Doctor of Laws, University Manitoba, 1967. Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), Laval University, 1981. Doctor of Civil Law (honorary), 1982.

Career

Barrister, Guy Chappell & Company, Winnipeg, 1937-1941. Lecturer torts University Manitoba, 1942-1943. With Canadian Pacific Ltd., 1942-1984, assistant solicitor, 1942, solicitor Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1946, assistant to general counsel, 1951, general solicitor, 1953, vice president, general counsel, 1960, vice president law, 1960-1961, vice president, 1961-1966, member executive committee, 1961-1981, director, 1961-1984, president, 1966-1972, chief executive officer, 1969-1981, chairman board, 1972-1981, chairman executive committee, 1981.

Chairman, chief executive officer Canada Pacific Enterprises Ltd., 1972-1982, chairman, 1982-1984, director 1962-1984. Called to Senate of Canada, 1983-1988. Director, vice president Royal Bank Canada, 1974-1984.

Board directors Canada Marconi Company, Canada Investment Fund, Union Carbide Canada Ltd. Chairman Canada Pacific Air Lines, Ltd., 1969-1982. Member international advisory committee Chase Manhattan Corporation, 1972-1987.

Life member Fraser Institute.

Achievements

• Bar: called to Manitoba bar 1941, appointed Queen's counsel 1961.

Membership

Trustee Alliance Global Fund. Member International Air Transport Association (executive committee 1975-1981), Investment Dealers Association Canada (public director 1984-1988). Clubs: Toronto; Rideau (Ottawa, Ontario).

Interests

• Reading, motoring.

Connections

Married Ruth Beatrice Drennan, July 17, 1942. Children: Ian R., Susan L., Christine R., Donald L.

Father:

John David Sinclair

Mother:

Lillian (Matheson) Sinclair

Spouse:

Ruth Beatrice Drennan

child:

Ian R. Sinclair

child:

Susan L. Sinclair

child:

Christine R. Sinclair

child:

Donald L. Sinclair